Buddhism Quick Review

Question 1

People could become at peace with themselves by...

Accepted Answer

Following the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

Question 2

When you reach the end of the Eightfold Path, people reach their happy place called...

Accepted Answer

Nirvana

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE: Siddhartha was born into a poor family and had very little money

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 4

People began to call Siddhartha the __________, which is a small figure you may see in restaurants today!

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Question 5

Why did Siddhartha leave all of his family and riches behind?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to help himself and others find inner peace

Question 6

Siddhartha’s teachings and ideas helped shape the religion called...

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 7

What was Siddhartha’s life like?

Accepted Answer

He lived in a grand palace, He had everything he could ever need

Question 8

Reincarnation is...

Accepted Answer

Someone’s soul being reborn into another body

Question 9

What is the main difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism does not include all social classes and Buddhism does

Question 10

Who did Siddhartha leave behind on his search for peace?

Accepted Answer

His wife and son

Question 11

What did Siddhartha realize when he left his palace walls?

Accepted Answer

Life is full of suffering

Question 12

Siddhartha believed people were suffering because...

Accepted Answer

They were jealous, They were angry, They were greedy

Question 13

How did Siddhartha find peace within himself and helped others to do the same?

Accepted Answer

Meditation

Question 14

How could people fix being angry, greedy and jealous?

Accepted Answer

By meditating and not desiring things

Question 15

TRUE or FALSE: Buddhism is a religion that began in India

Accepted Answer

TRUE

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